Decanter performance
Differential speed in a decanter centrifuge
Differential speed is the difference between the bowl and scroll speeds.
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KNOWLEDGE / 04
Decanter performance
Connect clarification, solids transport and liquid outlets. Define the required operating envelope before interpreting a single maximum throughput or speed.
4 independent guides. Use the explanations and worked examples to define a question for your project. Record the feed, the target and the evidence required before comparing a model.
Decanter performance
Pond depth and the clarification–dewatering balance
Pond depth describes the liquid level inside a decanter bowl.
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Decanter performance
A structured approach to poor filtrate or centrate clarity
Poor liquid clarity can result from feed changes, the selected separation mechanism, damaged filtering parts or an operating condition outside the demonstrated range.
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Decanter performance
Three-phase decanters: define the liquid interface and all three products
A three-phase decanter must separate solids and two sufficiently distinct liquid phases.
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